Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)—March 1, 2018 By: Rachel West Today is Minimum Wage Workers’ Equal Pay Day, the day that marks how many additional days into the new year a minimum-wage worker must work to earn the same amount she did in 2009, when the federal minimum wage was last increased.[Read More…]
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Attorney General Madigan Joins Supreme Court Brief in Support of Reproductive Healthcare Access
Brief Filed by Madigan & 16 Other Attorneys General Comes Ahead of SCOTUS Arguments on California’s Reproductive Freedom Act Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—March 1, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan joined 16 other Attorneys General filing an amicus brief today with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of women’s reproductive health[Read More…]
Never Too Late To Operate? Surgery Near End Of Life Is Common, Costly
CALIFORNIA—(ENEWSPF)—March 1, 2018 By: Liz Szabo At 87, Maxine Stanich cared more about improving the quality of her life than prolonging it. She suffered from a long list of health problems, including heart failure and chronic lung disease that could leave her gasping for breath. When her time came, she[Read More…]
Center for Disability and Elder Law Honors Rep. Robin Kelly with 2018 Impact Award
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 1, 2018 By: Mary Paleologos Last night, the Center for Disability and Elder Law presented Congresswoman Robin Kelly with its 2018 Impact Award for her advocacy on behalf of the legal rights of low-income seniors and people with disabilities in the Chicagoland region. “It’s an honor to be recognized[Read More…]
Illinois House Democrats Pass Sweeping Gun Safety Measures, Answering Nationwide Call from Student Activists
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)—February 28, 2018 By: Jon Maxson Responding to a nationwide call from students and parents for immediate action on gun safety in the wake of another tragic mass shooting, Illinois House Democrats passed critical legislation reducing access to assault rifles, banning the sale of ‘bump stock’ modifications, and licensing[Read More…]
Class Action Lawsuit Challenges Sheriff Tom Dart’s Detention of People Ordered Released by Cook County Judges
Attorneys for people held in Cook County Jail even after their bonds were paid are challenging the Sheriff’s policy in federal court and also seeking to hold Dart in contempt in state court for violating the court’s orders to release people on electronic monitoring. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 28, 2018 By: Sara Garber[Read More…]
Park Forest’s Mayor To Address Lawyers On Climate Issues
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Mayor John A. Ostenburg of Park Forest will speak to the Environmental Law Committee of the Chicago Bar Association on March 21, explaining why Park Forest and other suburban municipalities recently signed on to the Chicago Climate Charter, the mayor said in a statement. The discussion will[Read More…]
4 From Marian Catholic Qualify For $193,000 In Art Scholarships
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The best 1,000 student artists from approximately 125+ Illinois high schools will converge to showcase their art and vie for more than $43,000,000 in college scholarships at the 5th annual Illinois High School Art Exhibition (IHSAE). Courtney Harris, ’19 – Hazel Crest, IL, Devin Tonks, ’19 – Munster, IN,[Read More…]
U.S. House Passes Bipartisan Action for Dental Health Act
Reps. Robin Kelly’s and Mike Simpson’s bill encourages early care in underserved communities WASHINGTON, DC —(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2018 By: James Lewis Last night, the U.S. House overwhelmingly passed the bipartisan Action for Dental Health Act (H.R. 2422), co-authored by Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust Chair, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL), and[Read More…]
‘Pen & Ink’ Exhibit Opens on March 1 at Union Street Gallery
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The ‘Pen & Ink’ exhibit will open on Thursday, March 1 at Union Street Gallery, 1527 Otto Boulevard in Chicago Heights. The exhibit will run through March 24. Juror, Kate Lewis, has selected pieces that highlight the variety of ways artists utilize pen and ink.[Read More…]
